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Quick Summary:

• Ethanol or ethyl alcohol is a colorless fluid with a characteristic alcohol smell. It forms the chief component of drinking alcohol such as whiskey, brandy, wine, gin, and vodka among others
• It is also used as a medicinal solvent, antiseptic, antidote to poisoning with methyl alcohol, and sometimes, as an engine fuel
• Ethanol Poisoning is the accidental or intentional intake of the compound. The intake is through swallowing the compound. It is a condition in which the amount of ethyl alcohol in one’s bloodstream reaches toxic levels, resulting in an adverse reaction
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of poisoning, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Ethyl Alcohol Poisoning?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used for Ethyl Alcohol Poisoning:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002644.htm (accessed on 09/25/2017)

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-poisoning/symptoms-causes/dxc-20211603 (accessed on 09/25/2017)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3041244 (accessed on 09/25/2017)

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Kingston, A. H., Jorm, A. F., Kitchener, B. A., Hides, L., Kelly, C. M., Morgan, A. J., ... & Lubman, D. I. (2009). Helping someone with problem drinking: mental health first aid guidelines-a Delphi expert consensus study. BMC psychiatry, 9(1), 79.

Wechsler, H., Lee, J. E., Kuo, M., Seibring, M., Nelson, T. F., & Lee, H. (2002). Trends in college binge drinking during a period of increased prevention efforts: Findings from 4 Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study surveys: 1993–2001. Journal of American college health, 50(5), 203-217.

Lewis, D. K., & Marchell, T. C. (2006). Safety first: A medical amnesty approach to alcohol poisoning at a US university. International journal of drug policy, 17(4), 329-338.

Howard, D. E., Griffin, M., Boekeloo, B., Lake, K., & Bellows, D. (2007). Staying safe while consuming alcohol: A qualitative study of the protective strategies and informational needs of college freshmen. Journal of American College Health, 56(3), 247-254.

DeJong, W., Larimer, M. E., Wood, M. D., & Hartman, R. (2009). NIAAA's rapid response to college drinking problems initiative: reinforcing the use of evidence-based approaches in college alcohol prevention. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, supplement, (16), 5-11.